USA. Global restaurateur HMSHost has revealed details of 15 new food & beverage (F&B) openings in the new US$1 billion North Terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which began operations today (6 November).
The new dining options, which include offerings from a number of well-known New Orleans chefs, are being brought to the airport with a range of local partners.
The openings include three new locations for Starbucks Coffee and two separate Lucky Dog outlets. The other new additions are Emeril’s Table, Cure, Mondo, The Munch Factory, Shake Shack, The Great American Bagel & Panini, Chili’s, Smoothie King, Panda Express and Auntie Annie’s.
This array of new F&B choices coincides with the airport’s new #IndulgeMSY campaign and is the result of a New Orleans Aviation Board contract award to HMSHost and Coaxum Enterprises-Kaleidoscope Strategies.
HMSHost Executive Vice President of Business Development Derryl Benton said: “Serving people in New Orleans is a milestone for HMSHost and we’re eager to show our industry-leading hospitality service to all who visit the new terminal and dine with us.
“We are honoured to work with many prestigious local chefs and brands to bring this authentic NOLA experience to MSY and want to thank the City of New Orleans, the New Orleans Aviation Board, our partners and team for enabling us to establish this remarkable new operation.”
A spokesman for Coaxum Enterprises-Kaleidoscope Strategies said: “This world-class, state-of-the art airport is the newest jewel in the crown New Orleans has earned as a top tourist and hospitality destination. We are thrilled to be part of this historic, transformative event that is sure to draw even more visitors to our region.”
The new F&B additions in detail:
Emeril’s Table (above) is celebrity chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse’s first venture into airports. The restaurant has a large open kitchen, a 360-degree full service bar and a food bar; a signature of Emeril’s restaurants where guests can get a front row seat to the kitchen. The food menu showcases a little of everything chef Emeril has to offer at his New Orleans restaurants. Complementing the food is a beverage programme with more than ten draft beers, a wine portfolio and a cocktail list.
Cure (below) comes from the award-winning CureCo. bar and restaurant group. Cure opened in 2009 on New Orleans’ Freret Street and has been credited with pioneering the craft cocktail movement in the city. In 2018, Cure received an award for “Outstanding Bar Program” from the James Beard Foundation.
Chili’s is a casual dining venue known for its burgers, sizzling fajitas and hand-shaken margaritas.
Mondo (below) was created by Susan Spicer, the multi-award winning chef whose credits include a James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: Southeast Region and owner of the Bayona and Rosedale restaurants in New Orleans.
The Munch Factory has been cited as one of the best examples of next-generation Creole cooking in New Orleans. Chef Jordan Ruiz, a Culinary Institute of America graduate and his wife, Alexis, will offer fresh creations such as bayou nachos, mango chicken salad, and a ‘Voodoo Burger’.
Auntie Anne’s is the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise that mixes, twists and bakes pretzels.
Lucky Dogs (below) originates from New Orleans’ French Quarter, a well-known hot dog cart from brothers and owners Kirk and Mark Talbot. Both of its venues at the airport are being operated by Lucky Dogs under a sublease agreement.
Starbucks Coffee offers signature beverages, baked goods, sandwiches and snacks.
Smoothie King features a smoothie and drink menu with combinations of fruits and vegetables.
Shake Shack (below) is a modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, griddled flat-top dogs, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries and more.
The Great American Bagel & Panini concept has a menu which includes bagels, deli sandwiches, salads and hot paninis. Sweet offerings include muffins, cookies, pastries and yogurt parfaits.
Panda Express is known for its teriyaki chicken, egg rolls, fried rice and other Asian favourites.
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